Solid 4 for A-Pou's Taste. I love the older grandmas who serve and cook the food here. If you're looking for a no-frills place that serves Taiwanese food with delicious dumplings and rice rolls, you should come here. Pieces are very reasonable and affordable as well! I definitely want to try the Taiwanese braised pork next time! read more

Got takeout & it was delicious - everything was well packaged and the dishes were insanely flavorful and authentic. The Braised Pork over Rice was so rich while being both fatty and lean. The sauce paired incredibly with the rice - the egg was a scrumptious bonus. The Garlic Eggplant was an underdog for me - this was easily tied with the Braised Pork and I couldn't get enough. I could eat bowl after bowl of rice with this sauce and tender eggplant. Chicken wings were good flavor, but was a bit soggy when it got to me - would try this or crispy chicken in person. Beef Noodle Soup was sadly underwhelming. The noodles tasted very processed and the broth was good at first, but slowly lost its appeal for me - but maybe it was just the dish overall that left me wanting more. The beef was also so dry and overcooked - maybe it was a bad batch. read more

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In a sea of warehouses, you have this no frills eatery serving up some of the best home style Taiwanese comfort food. The five cup chicken was sticky, tender and flavorful. Definitely a great rendition. The noodles are a little too soft for my taste but my favorite has to be the dumplings which may not be 5 for a $1, but they are some of the best seasoned dumplings you'll ever have. I saw sign on the wall about past dumpling making classes. I'm no novice in terms of making dumplings but I'd sign up to find out their recipe! For drinks you can beat the $1 prepackaged Iced Milk Tea in the fridge. I always grab an extra one to bring home. The decor is a little behind the times and legal parking is really hard to find. I always end up "parking" and having to keep a close eye on my car from time to time. This part of Brooklyn is full of bumper car drivers. The sweet lady that runs the place is awesome, the service is always genuine even if it might take a minute. Anytime I am in this area I always stop by. read more

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The grandma who runs this place is very sweet! The hong shao rou was pretty decent and it's pretty affordable. Wish the noodles had a bit more flavor. read more

A-Pou's Taste - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wanted to like this spot more after seeing it all over tiktok but it was just ok - not worth going out of your way for, especially since it's kind of in the middle of nowhere. Highlights were definitely the dumplings: the bread and butter of A Pou's business. The pumpkin one was very unique and did impress me, especially after having the seasonal pumpkin baos from Vanessa's (highly do not recommend those). The beef noodle soup and basil chicken rice were homey but nothing particularly special. Basil chicken was overly sweet. We also bought a $10 tub of their homemade chili oil but even that needs more of a punch. read more

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Solid Taiwanese food. No-frills. Great service. Will have to share seats with other customers. Great prices.

Came into this small shop to grab a quick bite. This establishment is known for their famous pan-fried Pot-stickers- Ordered a combo bowl of Lo-mein with Pork fried dumplings ($8). The wait for the food was fairly quick and it came out piping hot. The star of the show to me wasn't just the pot-stickers, but rather the condiment sauces accompanying these dumplings; There's a varieties of sauces to choose from at the adjoining table; from soy-vinegar to spicy chilli sauce- it made the meal taste even better. Overall, I liked the Fried dumplings read more

A-Pou's Taste - Interior wall - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I want to support this business, but I was always hesitant to order, because I have high standards for Taiwanese food and wasn't sure if this place would live up to my expectations. I really wanted to like A-Pou's Taste--I've finally decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment from start to finish. I ordered the beef noodle soup, and the best way I can describe it is bland. The broth had zero depth or richness, and the noodles? Store-bought, through and through. I couldn't understand the hype. The beef wasn't even tender--it was dry and tough, which made the dish even harder to enjoy. I also got the braised pork over rice, this dish was better than the noodles. But man the rice wasn't done to my liking. And the vegetables that came with both dishes? Completely shriveled and unrecognizable--not only unappetizing but also very bitter. Now for the dumplings... I honestly don't even know if I can call them dumplings. They were more like taco shells awkwardly folded over filling. There were no pinches, no seals, and definitely no way to eat them without everything falling apart. The wrapper was super thick and doughy--not my thing at all. I'm sorry to say this, but these might've been the worst dumplings I've ever had. I usually try to find something redeeming about a meal, but this was just not it. If there are other places around, I would choose them over here but if I had to come back, I wouldn't get the noodles and definitely not the dumplings. read more

A-Pou's Taste - Taiwanese Braised Pork Over Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is amazing and cannot be beat for amazing taiwanese food on a budget. Everything tastes homey and flavorful without too much salt and you can taste the love and passion in every dish. Star of the show was the basil chicken, but the braised pork and pork chop were also both really good portions and plates for the table. Shrimp potstickers, might be best i have ever had with loads of meat and flavor in every bite. 1$ drinks, had a water and 2 different teas. The herbal one is great for a palette cleanser. read more

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A gem in east williamsburg. We found ourselves in the area by happy accident and, despite not being hungry, knew we had to check this spot out. It really feels like you're in a grandma's home (think red decorations, chinese karaoke playing on the tv, eclectic collections of plants in every sort of container) with cooking that is comforting and familiar. My partner and I shared the braised pork, taiwanese beef noodle soup, and pork dumplings. We also treated ourselves to a drink from the $1 drink fridge (which has some very fun flavors -- we got lemon black tea and passion fruit)! The food was delicious, flavorful and piping and amazing value (nothing we ordered was over $10). Service was fast, and they take card as well. A-pou was also so sweet and gave my boyfriend extra fortune cookies for finishing every last bite of food. It's clear that this is a neighborhood treasure and there are many regulars here for the food and for the iconic a-pou. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

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A-Pou's Taste is so perfectly named, because the restaurant truly feels like you're visiting grandma's house for a quick meal. The decor inside is like a typical Asian grandma's house - true maximalism. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, but it seems to be popular with the locals. My fiance and I stopped by before a concert at the Brooklyn Steel (~10 min walk), and this was exactly what we needed on a cold rainy day. We ordered two beef noodle soups and the potstickers. I really wanted to love this more than I did but unfortunately this really was just a good noodle soup, not an exceptional noodle soup. Don't get me wrong, this is still definitely one of the better ones I've had - the broth had depth, noodle portions were generous, and the beef was tender. The dumplings were good - we ordered 5 pieces, but in true grandma fashion, we received 7! What made the dining experience better was A-Pou herself. She wandered around the restaurant making small talk and handing out fortune cookies while we were waiting. So sweet! The $1 drink fridge was a highlight, and most items on the menu are super reasonably priced. read more

A-Pou's Taste - Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been here twice and the food is really good for the price. Sweet old ladies run the place and they really make you feel at home. In my 2nd visit, I got the beef noodle soup, the beef with egg over rice and the potstickers. Unfortunately, the potstickers weren't pan-seared enough so it didn't have that crispy skin. But other than that, everything was fantastic! You can tell that the granny is well loved as evident by the random pics and postcards/notes on the walls. read more

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A top tier hole in the wall spot for affordable Taiwanese food. Do the owner a favor and bring cash to pay! The owner is such a lovely person who brings a taste of Taiwan to Brooklyn. The beef noodle soup is good although the beef is a bit tough. (If you eat it via shredding the meat, it tastes less tough). The dumplings were also really tasty. The 1$ cold drinks fridge has great cold milk tea reminiscent of those I've had in Taiwan. I love this spot and totally recommend you check it out! It also seems popular with the workers around the neighborhood - affordable authentic food in East williamsburg, what else could you ask for! read more

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I had had this place on my to-go list for a long time, but never managed to be in this area. As soon as I saw the old lady behind the counter I smiled, nothing like a Taiwanese grandma to make delicious food. I saw the things people were eating and decided to go with the classic beef noodle soup and potstickers. They have an amazing veggie potsticker with all sorts of veggies inside, they must have been some of the best ones I have had around town. They also have butterfly pea tea!!! Delishhhh!!! A family of 3 came in and said hi to A-Pou, and their interaction made my afternoon. read more

A-Pou's Taste - chinese chili oil - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here on a weekend for lunch after hearing some friends mention this place and I happened to be craving Taiwanese food and was in the area. The inside reminds me a lot of other home style Asian restaurants, nostalgic and familiar. We sat ourselves and a waitress gave us menus and took our orders shortly after. For 2 people, we shared braised pork belly over rice, beef noodle soup, and 5 dumplings. The braised pork belly also comes with an egg and some vegetables and was so good. The pork is very tender and a good ratio of meat to fat. The beef noodle soup came with a good portion of beef and some vegetables as well. The soup is not spicy but they have chili oil that you can add to spice it up. The chili oil is also super delicious, highly recommend. Both items vegetables were boiled mustard greens which have a slight bitter taste that complimented the richness and meatiness of the dishes. I just wish they gave more vegetables because the vegetable portions were small. The pork dumplings are crispy but also chewy and the meat is seasoned so well. Some of the best dumplings I've had from a restaurant! I'm so glad I was able to try this place. They take card but cash is preferred. Please support this small business because it'll be worth it! read more

+1 star for the sweetest workers!! And love the casual ambiance. Big fan of the Taiwanese braised pork. Tender and juicy and a good amount of fatty. The beef noodle soup and kimchi potstickers to me were okay but not standouts. Will come back and try the crispy chicken! read more

A-Pou's Taste - Beef Noodle Soup, Taiwanese Braised Pork Over Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have just 3 words for you: beef noodle soup! What a fantastic dish at this legendary Taiwanese spot in East Williamsburg.

Really good and inexpensive meal in a relaxed setting. I had sesame tofu over rice and pumpkin potstickers. The tofu came in a sweet and subtly spicy sauce, and the potstickers were just the right amount of chewy. The chili oil at the table is really delicious. My meal was about $15, which is an absolute steal. read more

A-Pou's Taste - Sesame Bean Curd Over Rice ( Vegan ) - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a gem tucked away in the industrial area of East Williamsburg. Flavorful food at the cheapest price in probably all of NYC! They cater to many of the local workers, and is constantly busy. They have 8 tables with 4 seats each for dining in. The service feels like your mom serving you, so charming and warm. Started off with a Lemon Ginger Tea and some potstickers. Ordered both Chicken and Shrimp potstickers, with Shrimp being the favorite. We ordered a Basil Chicken w/ white rice and a Sesame Chicken w/ white rice. Food was good, highly recommend. Will definitely be back to try other options. read more

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I happen to be in the area and was looking for something to grab for takeout. This place happen to pop up and I decided to try it. The outside and inside is very unassuming. The location is off a beaten path sitting amongst a commercial area where there's lots of cars and not much foot traffic. Since it was my first time, I ordered Taiwanese staples like the basil chicken and braised pork. Both were not bad. The braised pork was very flavorful and I was shocked at the size because usually Taiwanese braised pork is usually cut into small bits with the fats and meats intertwined. That being said, it was still good. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the rice, but that's because I prefer jasmine rice. The owner is super friendly and very nice. I was very shocked how she spoke so many languages. She's able to speak in Mandarin, some Cantonese, Spanish and English! Amazing. We chatted in a mix of all. While I was there with my kids she also offered a little dish just for him - she is so sweet. While there - check out their drink fridge. There's many little goodies in there for only $1! That includes coffee/tea (yum) and prunella (iykyk) and many others read more

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YUM! The Taiwanese braised pork over rice is delicious. The pork is so tender and jiggly. It comes with a soy sauce marinated boiled egg, although I think the egg could have been more flavorful. I was not a fan of the greens, they were a little mushy and sour-tasting. At its price, this bowl was delicious and well worth it! read more

A-Pou's Taste - Taiwanese Braised Pork Over Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Totally understand the hype--really affordable prices for comforting food. Ordered the Braised Pork because I saw a lot about it. While it is flavored well, I would enjoy another entree if I go back. Most pieces were majority fat vs meat. The dumplings are perfectly crispy though! The freshness is apparent. I could make a whole meal out of these. Very adorable, friendly owner as well :) read more

A-Pou's Taste - Potsticker - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is the type of no frills restaurant that I love!! This place serves up authentic Taiwanese dishes at an amazing price point. It's a very cute mom and pop joint and we were served by the cutest gramma. Got the Taiwanese braised pork, basil chicken, beef noodle soup, and chicken/pork potstickers all for $35 and fed 5 ppl!!! Everything tasted great and was served hot and fresh! It felt very homey, just wish it wasn't so out of the way! Cash only!!! read more

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A-pou's taste really does remind me of restaurants my grandma used to take me to. There's a sense of familiarity with karaoke songs playing the background and seeing the servers chatting with regulars. I was most shocked by the prices - most food items were under $10. The rice boxes are around $8.5!! We tried the eggplant with rice and the pork belly with rice. Portions were great, especially the pork belly - I had wished it came with slightly smaller pieces and a bit more sauce but otherwise, both were delicious read more

A-Pou's Taste - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was super exited to try this place, and I hate writing bad reviews especially for small businesses. But hear me out. Ordered a bunch of dumplings, the braised pork over rice and beef soup noodles. Popped open the dish and saw so much hair on the skin of the pork. I just can't... I ended up removing the top layer and eating it still but the flavors had the musky weird smell. My mom makes this dish at home and told me that it's because of the quality of the pork or it wasn't braised long enough. How is it okay to serve pork with hair like this? This is not okay even for Taiwanese standards. The beef soup was fine and I enjoyed the texure noodles lot though! And Broth was just okay. Overall if you want something healthier than pizza and hotdogs or pretzels, sure it's healthier and cheap. This place has so much potential and room to improve !! No hair on pork! That would be a start. read more

A-Pou's Taste - Taiwanese Braised Pork Over Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's not the MOST amazing Taiwanese food you'll have but at the price and the speed, it deserves 5 stars. Loved the braised pork over rice the most. The popcorn chicken was a close second. I'd love to come back for a quick and affordable meal. read more

A-Pou's Taste - Taiwanese Braised Pork Over Rice Taiwanese Braised Pork Over Rice Crispy Chicken Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow. Food was so good. Very filling.. and Best of all, so cheap! Each item is around $12 or less. Beef noodle soup and braise pork were very flavorful. Shrimp dumplings were a pleasant surprise too. Highly recommend read more

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My friend saw this place on IG? tiktok? anyways and of course we had to come, since I am always in search of good, affordable Taiwanese food around NYC. We got there around 6:30 ish and it was surprisingly busy! There just a handful of seats available for us. But people eat quickly and within 10-20 minutes most seats were empty (所以來得早不如來得巧). Since it was rather bustling when we arrived, we were a bit confused on how to order etc since all the staff were handling other customers for short while, but eventually they came over and brought menus to us. (And later they came to our table to take our order, after I walked up to the counter to try to order lol) My friend and I both ordered the beef noodle soup. It came out pretty quickly and I was so excited ! It smelled so authentic and fragrant, and there were SO many pieces of tender, juicy beef. The noodles were like the knife-cut ones (刀削麵), which was nice albeit a tad unorthodox. Instead of the usual veggies like Chinese broccoli, gaoli cabbage, or bok choy, the noodles came with some broccoli on top. Have I seen it before in beef noodle soup? Yeah I guess, but is it common? Not really. Also, I don't like broccoli so there's that. Anyways. We also had some pot stickers too; originally we tried to order 10 of the pork fillings to share, but the nice boss lady 老闆娘 suggested we get 5 of the pork and 5 of the kimchi beef for some variety. Unfortunately the pork dumplings were way better than the beef ones so note to self: take advice from well-meaning grandmas with a grain of salt in the future. They were all very tasty, for sure, but the pork ones had juicier fillings and a more balanced flavour overall, while I didn't really feel like the beef and kimchi complemented each other well here. Cash only, expectedly, and they have one of those no-name (probably crazy surcharge) ATMs in the corner for if you really forgot to bring cash I guess. And it only came out to $30+tip for the both of us! What a steal. It really did feel like a very casual and intimate environment - a lot of the decor feels like sitting in your (well, at least in my) grandparents house, and there's a huge TV on the wall playing karaoke videos for some questionable Chinese songs from the last half-century. Also, the owner was so sweet, coming over regularly to check on us/our food and making some small talk with us. Probably the most authentic part, though, was at the end. After paying, I was just chilling at the table waiting for my friend in the washroom, when the boss lady walked over, looked me up and down a few times, and gave me some advice on facial skincare. I was like, yeah this is exactly what happens to me in Taiwan ... Can't wait to come back! Huge selection of cheap biandangs to try in the future read more

A-Pou's Taste - Beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great neighborhood spot! There's a really sweet lady who works the front and she remembers her frequent customers. Sometimes the wait can be long if it's busy, but I don't mind waiting for good food. There's a few tables in the restaurant, but many people do takeout. * Basil Chicken Over Rice 8.5/10 - Sweet and savory sauce, but sometimes the chicken is dry. * Pork Chop Over Rice 10/10 - The pork had a great charred taste and it was juicy and tender * Crispy Chicken 8/10 - Nice crunch, but a little too much batter for me * Taiwanese Special Pork Potstickers 7.5/10 - Juicy filing and good flavor * Pumpkin Potstickers 4/10 - The pumpkin was undercooked and the potsticker skin tasted undercooked Overall, this place is great for the price and I keep coming back. One thing I would change is the rice to meat to veggie ratio. There's usually only 3-4 pieces of bok choy and 1.5-2 cups of rice. read more

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the definition of comfort food. 10/10. they are very nice, and the prices are excellent read more

A-Pou's Taste - Basil chicken over rice. So delicious, some wholesome - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Maybe I went on an off day but I was really disappointed. I ordered the lunch special. My food was cold... all of it. The kung pao chicken was dry and I did not enjoy the taste at all. The general tsos chicken was just okay. The lo mein was okay I guess. I didn't eat most of the meal. The only thing was half decent were the dumplings. But I wouldn't go out of my way to go again, unfortunately. read more

One of the last great deals in an ever changing neighborhood. I highly recommend dining in for a true old school experience (which I say with genuine love!) -- you sit on wooden boxes and dish out as much hot sauce as you want. They also have a killer lunch special where you go several dishes in one and it's a ton of food and so cheap and just quick-dining satisfaction. Service is always friendly and the vibes are my style. As far as take out goes, I'm a fan of the basil chicken (which reminds me of like mall chicken in the best way) and the dumplings are truly above average. Looking forward to branching out into their soups... read more

Probably more like a 4.5 stars but the lady is so charming i have to round it to 5 stars. I came in here after an event in the area and i must say it's a very interesting area to have a restaurant. Regardless, the food is pretty authentic and the portions are generous; the only disappointment was the potstickers which is what they're supposed to be known for; If you're here because of the eater video well it is delicious food but just don't get too hyped about the pork postickers. read more

The great reviews here are well deserved. When I saw the prices I thought that they'd forgotten to update to the post-COVID rates but, no, the prices were accurate and dirt cheap. The owner was the sweetest and most charming lady. I almost asked her if she'd ever considered ditching Brooklyn and heading to Baltimore. Anyway the food is incredible! The pot stickers are so addictive (and again super cheap). Then you have the lo mein which was perfect (moist and flavorful) accompanied by the best in house soy sauce I've ever had. I strongly recommend visiting when you're in town! read more

A-Pou's Taste - Beef, chicken, and shrimp lo mein--it's incredible! - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best Spanish and Chinese restaurant hole in the wall. Best fresh juice and the staff is very friendly

Food was great, but they were slow to recieve any orders made online. I waited another 15 minutes in store after the order was "ready" for pick up. The $1 juices made up for it! The food itself was very filling and tasted great. I'd come back, but call directly instead. read more

Was honestly really disappointed. Didn't give it 2 stars just cause I respect the grind of these small shop owners. Everything didnt taste as good as i was hoping. The beef noodle soup wasn't that great. The beef was too firm and broth wasnt as flavorful. Unfortunately probably won't be going out of my to come here unless I need a quick bite and im nearby. read more

This place is located in an odd area. They are the only restaurant in the area in a mostly industrial warehouse area. A-Pou is a definitely a gem. A-Pou (granny) is the nicest person you'll ever meet. She speaks multiple languages fluently. We ordered what we thought would be the most popular dishes (seems like everyone was ordering the same while we were there). We had the braised pork over rice, beef noodle soup and the pork chop rice.... all winners. We will be there next time to try the dumplings. read more

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"...you know, unless your pee-pee is short"... Oh damn, I know that East Williamsburg is an industrial area with warehouses, meat packers and hardware stores, but I didn't expect to get some industrial strength snark here. Taking a leak inside the single stall, unisex restroom, there's a sign (posted in both traditional Chinese and not-quite-grammatical Chinglish) that asks all male patrons to keep it tidy in here. Lift the seat up, aim for the bowl and don't splatter your golden shower on the bathroom tiles - pretty standard stuff (although the fact that it was spelt out via explicit peeing instructions is already good for a giggle). Then the qualifier "unless your nozzle is short" made me burst out laughing. Doris is stone cold, yo. Doris Yao is the owner, proprietor and manager at A-po's kitchen in east Billieburg, a little bit further from the New York City strategic hipster reserve and closer in spirit to the warehouses and dispatch yards just a few blocks away in Maspeth. She greets you, serves up your food, and makes friendly chatter while you are in her restaurant, and you are made super-welcome here. The missus and I heard her switch from Taiwanese (Min-nan), Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Spanish at a drop of a hat, took produce deliveries, cleaned up tables, set up delivery pickups, all while we are just sitting there watching the show, so to speak - she even had time to goof on some local kids who came in as regulars and crack wise with her chef. She must be a Dragon lady back in her days, and I can only wish that my own mother can age as gracefully and comfortably within her elements as Doris is doing so. A-po is the Mandarin word for "granny", and that's definitely the kind of granny you want to hang out with. She's kind, wise and can toss up shade like a massive umbrella. But how was the food? It's Chinese American cafeteria food with some Taiwanese standards, but you are not going to blog about it like some hipster palace on Montrose (it ain't no Win Son). It's solid utility food generously supplied, we even got a complementary sampler of 3-cups chicken, curried veggies (very good and fresh) and curried chicken (not too fresh) off the steam table that Doris just placed on our tray - if you've been to MamaLee in Bayside/Oakland Gardens you'll find it familiar - a warm maternal figure being generous with her wares, but nothing especially great - well, at least it doesn't contain MSG and nothing seemed "off" about it. This place caters to local trades folk and the prices are very very very reasonable - for the braised pork rice bento, the 5-pack potstickers and the lo-mein, along with 2 cold Chinese herbal teas (Prunella and Monkfruit, do not order unless you like that stuff since they are not sweetened and tastes like boiled yard trimmings) - we only paid 17 bucks and we still have half to take home. Know what 17 bucks got me at Win Son, mid-summer 2023? Half a plate of spaghetti (the mentaiko noodles with a hardboiled egg on a recent Saturday brunch was 34...), so given that, it was an extremely good value for money. So yeah, I would say that it's 3 out of 5 for food, and 5 out of 5 for Doris. I would totally come back just to crack wise with A-Po and pee (carefully) into her toilet bowl. read more

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I can take how grungy the place was but the food was lacking. Chicken and basil was swimming in a non descript sauce. Spring rolls were flavorless. read more